Sad Clown
Gathering of Sad Clowns, Surrealist Lithograph by Marcel Marceau
By Marcel Marceau
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marcel Marceau, French (1923 - 2007) - Gathering of Sad Clowns, Portfolio: Le Troisieme Oeil (The
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$950
H 21.5 in W 30 in
Painting portrait Sad Clown, oil, hardboard, Oto Dobovišek, Yugoslavia 1989s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This oil painting, titled "Sad Clown," is a remarkable piece of Naive art created by Oto Dobovišek
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
$563
H 17.33 in W 1.19 in D 13.39 in
The Sad Clown, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork
By Ashot Yan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen,
Year: 2018
Style: Figurative Surrealism,
Title: The Sad
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.5 in W 25.5 in D 0.8 in
Mid Century Pulp Art - Sad Clown Portrait with Green, Yellow, & Red
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century pulp art portrait of a somber clown with a yellow shirt, red hair and a red nose
Category
1960s Outsider Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$775
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in
British Sad Clown Boy Oil Painting on Canvas Barry Leighton Jones Circus Scene
By Barry Leighton-Jones
Located in Surfside, FL
Kelly Estate to create a series of images based on the life and work of the famous American clown
Category
20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Clown Figurine By Ron Lee
By Ron Lee
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage American clown figurine by Ron Lee, 1947 to 2017. The figurine depicts a standing sad
Category
20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Portrait of a sad clown by San Francisco artist John Peers
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$600 Sale Price
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H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
PIERROT FACE MASK BROOCH Deco, Sterling, Galalith, past, France, early 1920/30
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Pierrot is a sad clown that we often see at Halloween and Carnival.
This PIERROT FACE BROOCH "MADE
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver
$935
H 1.97 in W 1.38 in
Clown with Balloons
Located in San Francisco, CA
his sparkling tear drop on his sad clowns, especially the Wall Street Journal Clown. Oberstein also
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Porcelain Pierrot Figurine Hand-Painted Spanish "VALENCIA" 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
showcases the classic sad clown character with delicate detail and vibrant colors.
The presence of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage "Sad Ballerina Dancing" Clown Figurine by Ron Lee, From 1984
By Ron Lee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is featuring a clown dressed in a ballerina's pink tutu and hat, striking a ballet pose with arms
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
1987 Joint Signed Emmett Kelly and Rust Clown Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Sarasota, FL
Willie," a sad, hobo clown, looking through the window. Signed and dated in the lower right by both the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Italian Art Deco Period Carved Alabaster Lamp with Pierrot and Colombina
Located in London, GB
and giving rise to iconic characters like Pierrot, a sad, lovesick clown, and Colombina a clever
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
$11,699
H 24.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Still Life Red Flowers On The Table
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
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Lover of the mysterious world of the circus, he also paints clowns, sometimes sad, sometimes cheerful
Category
1990s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Chuck Oberstein Signed Framed Oil on Canvas "Clown Holding Golf Score Card"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Magician" for his unique superimposing of clown faces and was known for his sparkling tear drop on his sad
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.5 in W 30 in D 4 in
Carlotta, 1937
By Georges Rouault
Located in Washington, DC
world without God. His clowns depict great sadness and a lack of earthly grace, whereas the judges
Category
Mid-20th Century Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Midcentury Painting of a Sad Clown by Artist Philip Kran Paval
By Philip Kran Paval
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage oil on canvas of a sad clown by artist Philip Kran Paval. Signed and dated 1951
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Sad Clown with a Flower
By Red Skelton
Located in Houston, TX
the Hollywood Walk of Fame, began his show business career in his teens as a circus clown and
Category
1970s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Clown Comedy "The Loser" Genre Scene Interior Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist interior painting of sad clown. Oil on board, circa 1964. Signed lower
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18 in W 12 in D 2 in
Charming Mid-Century Poster of Pierrot and Pierette
By Armand Rapeno
Located in London, by appointment only
, screen, and concert hall—is that of the sad clown, pining for love of Columbine, who usually breaks his
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Posters
Clown with Birthday Bouquet - Oil and Ink on Cardstock
Located in Soquel, CA
of flowers by Jassen Marek (20th Century). A sad clown in a suit with a straw hat holds a bouquet of
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pen, Illustration Board, Oil
H 24 in W 12 in D 0.25 in
Set of 2 Oversize 3.5’ Commedia dell’Arte Porcelain Pierrot Clown Dolls, 1984
Located in Tucson, AZ
From Molière to the Commedia dell’Arte to David Bowie, the sad clown Pierrot has permeated global
Category
1980s Taiwanese Decorative Objects
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Wood Enamel Artisan Harlequin Handbag c 1990s
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
is designed with a harlequin
sad clown figure
The hand carved harlequin is embellished with enamel
Category
1990s Pacific Islands Novelty Bags
Art Nouveau Diamond, Moonstone, and Ruby Cameo "Pierrot Clown" Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
productions in the modern day. Pierrot represents a sad, expressive clown, who yearns for the love of a woman
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
"Carnival Clown" by Joe Concra
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Oil Painting. Rich with texture and light, Carnival Clown is sad and beautiful, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Lincoln Uncut Happy & Sad Clown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stacey Lee Webber
Lincoln Uncut Happy & Sad Clown
11.5” x 10.5” x 1.75” (frame size)
hand
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Canvas, Thread
"PIERROT" Oil on Canvas by Italian Artist Camille Verno
Located in London, GB
full comical costume.
This image adheres to the 'sad clown' stereotype of the post modern era
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"The Letter to Colombina" Painting Signed A. de Gouveia, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Rodrigues Ayres de Gouveia
Located in Paris, FR
with Colombina.
His character in contemporary popular culture ,is that of the sad clown, pining for
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Surrealist Bullfight "Bullfight with Drawer"
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Austin, TX
bull ends up in a grand piano, while a hallucinogenic matador, like a sad clown, gazes at the audience
Category
20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
Surrealist Bullfight "The Mills"
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Austin, TX
bull ends up in a grand piano, while a hallucinogenic matador, like a sad clown, gazes at the audience
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Colombine et Pierrot
By Jules Chéret
Located in San Francisco, CA
, the visual arts, as well as works for the stage, screen, and concert hall—is that of the sad clown
Category
20th Century Rococo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Early Victorian Moonstone Pierrot Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
sad clown,pining for love of Columbine who usually breaks his heart and leaves him for Harlequin.
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, 15k Gold
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Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood & Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric from the 1980s. . Made in the 1940s by a Swedish cabinetmaker. A rare o...
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Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
$8,000
H 27.56 in W 75.99 in D 35.83 in
'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
By Man Ray, Gavina
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed
A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
$5,436
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
Large Mid Century Modern Verdigris Ceramic Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Large modernist ceramic horse sculpture circa 1960s
Mid Century interpretation of a Japanese Haniwa horse with brutalist saddle and bridle accents
Formed in ceramic with a mottled ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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$1,585
H 22.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Rare Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Mountain Lake Scene Glass Flush Mount, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art (signed by the artist, Michel).
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking flush mount. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
$4,199
H 4.5 in Dm 15.7 in
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
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Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s.
This fantastic piece is wonderful th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Wall Candle Sconces designed by Just Andersen in 1920s.
* Pair (2) of Pewter Wall Candlestick Holders
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Manufacturer: Just Anderse...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Candle Sconces
Materials
Pewter
Antique Half Tester Bed in Mahogany, M4P13
Located in Wrexham, GB
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Materials
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Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Tiffany Studios, Unique Art Glass Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915.
This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...
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Materials
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H 32.5 in Dm 24 in
Antique Black Americana Portrait American Lawyer, Signed 1862
Located in South Burlington, VT
Black Americana
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
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$720 Sale Price
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H 16 in W 11 in D 0.75 in
Sunset 343b, Wall Mirror with Plexiglass, Design Sculpture by Andreas Berlin
By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Reduced forms create fascinating wall sculptures, a play with translucently, ambient light and color.
The mirror objects float in front of the wall and create fascinating sculptures ...
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Materials
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$765
H 3.15 in Dm 13.39 in
Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
By Casarialto
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Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
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H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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How Much is a Sad Clown?
The average selling price for a sad clown we offer is $1,313, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sad Clown
- Who painted The Sad Clown?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The Polish artist Jan Matejko painted The Sad Clown in 1862. Today, the painting hangs in The National Museum in Warsaw, Poland. Shop a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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